So the winds a changing...

A good 2 months ago, I decided to try to run.  I did OK with it for a while, but quickly got discouraged for various reasons.  But I missed blogging!  So, I redesigned my blog, and low and behold, I'm back!
This time with something that I think I do more consistently, cooking.  Typically, I cook for a party of two. Myself and my son.  There are other times, when the husband is able to join us, and then I up it to three.  If I were going to classify their eating habits, I'd say that they fall in the category of "limited and picky".  That is the number one reason my job of meal planning is exhausting.

The hubs decided to start a new "challenge" in our family where we don't eat out for a month.  Well, I can honestly say it's been hard, and it's only May 15.  We've broken down twice already!  But on the flip side, we've done a good job planning meals, and eating at home a lot too.  I've even encouraged and gotten him to cook a few times.

This week, I sat down and started the meal planning.  I've got some good meals on the menu, and even some that the boy child will not eat.  On these days, he can eat a corn dog, PB& J, or leftovers from another night.

But, I didn't cook tonight, we actually had Chili's, Yum!  Yesterday for lunch however, I did cook.  So, I thought I'd share that quick and yummy meal with everyone.

Buffalo Chicken Tender Strips served with cucumbers, bell peppers, or some other veggie that is popular in your home.

Chicken Tenders (fresh or frozen)
Frank's Red Hot Original Sauce
Butter
Seasoning (I use fajita seasoning and garlic salt)

I bake these little babies in the oven at 350 degrees, for about 20-25 minutes on a pan sprayed with Pam.  I season them before they go into the oven.  While the chicken is cooking, I cut up the veggies and put them in bowls on the table with ranch and blue cheese.  Once the veggies are cut up, I make the sauce.  I put about 1/2 cup of Frank's Red Hot original Sauce in a microwavable container, add 1/4 cup of butter, and cover.  I typically microwave this for about 1 minute.  Once the chicken is ready, I dredge it through the sauce and then place the done, sauce coated chicken on a plate.
Dinner is done!

This is such a wonderful recipe.  We originally made it with buns, but I prefer no bread.  I like it straight on a plate with a side of yummy veggies and blue cheese.  My 13 year old, 20 year old (college student), and hubby really like this dinner!

I hope you can make it soon, and that your family enjoys it also!!
Be on the look out for another dinner idea tomorrow.  Till then, happy eating!